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  • Do You Sometimes Hate Your Partner's Touch? It Might Be the "Bristle Reaction"

    4 days ago - By Pop Sugar

    If you feel yourself flinching or tensing up when your partner unexpectedly hugs or kisses you - even when the physical affection is more than welcome - you could be experiencing what is called the "the bristle reaction."
    The term, which has gained more than 106 million views on TikTok , was originally coined by author and sex therapist Vanessa Marin. "It describes the feeling of your body bristling when your partner tries to touch you," she says. Whether it's a hug, a kiss, or a little caress on the back, you may feel your body tense up in resistance to the touch.
    Of course, this reaction...
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